2025

Hey there!

We started off 2025 in California.

It feels good to be back. Just wish it were affordable to live here – as does the whole family.

We spent the day going to various BTTF sites. We went to the Twin Pines Mall, Marty’s House, the Tunnel from BTTF where Biff tried to run over Marty. Luca really liked going to all these places. The other kids did not have much memory of going before, so they enjoyed it too.

Since we made the trip to Griffith Park anyway, we figured lets check it out. And the view didn’t disappoint (but it never does).

The next day we again parked offsite, took the subway to the Universal City stop, then went to the park. This time we noticed there was a sign outside that said the park was sold out for the day.

Luckily we had annual passes. We went to the turnstiles and they then proceed to tell us ‘uh, this is a blackout day for you’ so after talking with guest services, we had to change our pass type because Costco’s passes are less than the least pass you can buy anywhere.

A bit annoying. My parents offered to pay for the upgrade since the kids were all but in shambles. Ara was tearing up, Elijah was trying to put on a happy face and Luca just wanted to get going.

Ironically, we skipped the Harry Potter land the first day we were in (as we anticipated doing it on the 2nd day) so if we didn’t upgrade, we wouldn’t have seen it. What makes it more interesting, is when they opened the Harry Potter land, we had an annual pass. They had a preview day on one of our last days we could go, but we didn’t see it quick enough and the spots were taken.

Moving on! We got to visit Hogwarts. It is a fun part of the park – we also took the kids swimming gear because they BEGGED to get wet.

Overall, it was a blast. Everyone enjoyed it from my parents down to the littles.

Before we left, I was sure to snap one of those photos by the iconic Universal Studios Hollywood sign.

Now its time for us to head back.. to reality.

just Pray

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